Often times, the US as a nation has not been able to have the foresight to see the repercussions of its actions. For this project, you will be asked to locate a crisis either within the US or abroad, and examine the causes and the consequences of American action. You will research the background of the problem, including the origin, and the role the US played in the formation of the crisis. You will then develop a contemporary solution to the problem at hand. Scope: 1920-Present.
Topic Selection: Make sure that you understand the research question
1920 - Present
US or International Crisis
US action that had an impact on causes & consequences
1. Use Hunterdon HS Databases to identify areas of interest that conform to the project requirements:
ABC CLIO American History This database provides a segmentation of historical eras that you can browse. Select the "Eras" tab at the top of the page to view a chronological list of US-based historical events. Select a topic and view a brief summary of events, often with a commentary on US involvement.
CQ Global Researcher This database provides extensive reports on global issues that are of relatively recent historical significance. In the right side-bar, you can choose to view reports by Topic, Date, Issue, or Country. Ex. Select "Browse by Topic" and then select an area of interest: browse the "Issue Tracker" on the right side of page to identify narrower areas of your topic of interest.
Facts on File: Issues & Controversies This database provides coverage of numerous "crisis" issues in US history. There is the option to view "American History Timelines" under the "Special Features" tab. Once you have decided upon general topic area, browse the list of articles in the left sidebar. One of the article categories is "Primary Documents," which may serve as record of the precise moment when the US made its "critical" decision.
3. Use a book
Special Encyclopedias (found in the Reference Section of Library), often organized by topic or time frame, can provide ideas for research in an easily manageable form; use the Index, Table of Contents, or just browse the pages.
Often times, the US as a nation has not been able to have the foresight to see the repercussions of its actions. For this project, you will be asked to locate a crisis either within the US or abroad, and examine the causes and the consequences of American action. You will research the background of the problem, including the origin, and the role the US played in the formation of the crisis. You will then develop a contemporary solution to the problem at hand. Scope: 1920-Present.
Topic Selection: Make sure that you understand the research question
1920 - Present
US or International Crisis
US action that had an impact on causes & consequences
What is a crisis?
1. a crucial stage or turning point in the course of something, esp in a sequence of events
2. an unstable period, esp one of extreme trouble or danger in politics, economics, etc.
Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003
An incident or situation involving a threat to the United States, its territories, citizens, military forces, possessions, or vital interests that develops rapidly and creates a condition of such diplomatic, economic, political, or military importance that commitment of US military forces and resources is contemplated in order to achieve national objectives.
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/crisis
1. Use Hunterdon HS Databases to identify areas of interest that conform to the project requirements:
ABC CLIO American History This database provides a segmentation of historical eras that you can browse. Select the "Eras" tab at the top of the page to view a chronological list of US-based historical events. Select a topic and view a brief summary of events, often with a commentary on US involvement.
CQ Global Researcher This database provides extensive reports on global issues that are of relatively recent historical significance. In the right side-bar, you can choose to view reports by Topic, Date, Issue, or Country. Ex. Select "Browse by Topic" and then select an area of interest: browse the "Issue Tracker" on the right side of page to identify narrower areas of your topic of interest.
Facts on File: Issues & Controversies This database provides coverage of numerous "crisis" issues in US history. There is the option to view "American History Timelines" under the "Special Features" tab. Once you have decided upon general topic area, browse the list of articles in the left sidebar. One of the article categories is "Primary Documents," which may serve as record of the precise moment when the US made its "critical" decision.
2. Browse Google to get ideas
Google Wonder Wheel This is a tool provided by Google that assists in narrowing search topics: Click here to view a description of how the Wonder Wheel works. http://www.googlewonderwheel.com/google-wonder-wheel-step-by-step
3. Use a book
Special Encyclopedias (found in the Reference Section of Library), often organized by topic or time frame, can provide ideas for research in an easily manageable form; use the Index, Table of Contents, or just browse the pages.